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About The Initiative
Wild Animal Rescue Trail Run was created from a shared vision to combine sport with a deeper purpose—bringing people closer to nature while supporting wildlife conservation.
The idea began through a collaboration between Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand and GAA Events, transforming a trail running experience into a platform for awareness and real impact. Set within the natural grounds of WFFT in Phetchaburi, the concept allows participants to connect not only with the landscape, but also with the stories of rescued animals.
At the heart of the initiative is a simple yet powerful idea, reflected in its identity: WWW — When, Where, Why.
More than a sporting challenge, the initiative was designed as a meaningful way to contribute directly to wildlife welfare. Funds raised support ongoing rescue efforts and the development of essential facilities, including the Wildlife Hospital Project—helping provide medical care and long-term rehabilitation for animals in need.
Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand provides sanctuary to hundreds of rescued wild animals, many of which have suffered from injury, neglect, or exploitation. As rescue efforts continue to grow, so does the need for sustainable, long-term support.
More than just a run, this initiative represents a meaningful intersection of community, conservation, and shared responsibility—inviting individuals and organizations to be part of something that creates lasting impact.
The idea began through a collaboration between Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand and GAA Events, transforming a trail running experience into a platform for awareness and real impact. Set within the natural grounds of WFFT in Phetchaburi, the concept allows participants to connect not only with the landscape, but also with the stories of rescued animals.
At the heart of the initiative is a simple yet powerful idea, reflected in its identity: WWW — When, Where, Why.
- When people come together through sport
- Where nature and wildlife coexist
- Why we run—to support, protect, and give animals a second chance
More than a sporting challenge, the initiative was designed as a meaningful way to contribute directly to wildlife welfare. Funds raised support ongoing rescue efforts and the development of essential facilities, including the Wildlife Hospital Project—helping provide medical care and long-term rehabilitation for animals in need.
Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand provides sanctuary to hundreds of rescued wild animals, many of which have suffered from injury, neglect, or exploitation. As rescue efforts continue to grow, so does the need for sustainable, long-term support.
More than just a run, this initiative represents a meaningful intersection of community, conservation, and shared responsibility—inviting individuals and organizations to be part of something that creates lasting impact.
Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) was founded in 2001 by Edwin Wiek with the help of the local people from Petchaburi province. This includes the Abbot of Wat Khao Look Chang who loaned a large piece of land to the foundation to house rescued animals. WFFT is an NGO (non-governmental organisation).
We rely on support from other animal protection organisations as well as many individuals with a passion for change. WFFT is a nationwide effort involved in rescuing domesticated/ captive wild animals. Edwin Wiek still heads this project with the help of a team of full-time staff, mostly from the local village, and a team of international volunteers who pay for their stay.
Without the dedication of volunteers, WFFT would not be able to continue to help these animals. We have volunteers from all over the world. Mostly, volunteers are from Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand, with a broad age range from 18 to 75. They represent various backgrounds from gap-year students, wildlife conservation/animal husbandry related students and scientists, career- breakers and retirees.
We are passionate about changing the habits of international tourists who visit Thailand, who unknowingly fuel the illegal trade and the exploitation and abuse of Thailand’s wildlife.
Website: https://www.wfft.org/
We rely on support from other animal protection organisations as well as many individuals with a passion for change. WFFT is a nationwide effort involved in rescuing domesticated/ captive wild animals. Edwin Wiek still heads this project with the help of a team of full-time staff, mostly from the local village, and a team of international volunteers who pay for their stay.
Without the dedication of volunteers, WFFT would not be able to continue to help these animals. We have volunteers from all over the world. Mostly, volunteers are from Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand, with a broad age range from 18 to 75. They represent various backgrounds from gap-year students, wildlife conservation/animal husbandry related students and scientists, career- breakers and retirees.
We are passionate about changing the habits of international tourists who visit Thailand, who unknowingly fuel the illegal trade and the exploitation and abuse of Thailand’s wildlife.
Website: https://www.wfft.org/
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With the rapid growth of sport events in Thailand and Asia, GAA Events has positioned itself as the leading sport event management company in Thailand and across Asia, with the aim of providing its clients, partners and athletes with exceptional service and international standard event execution.
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Go To Race is GAA Events platform for online registration of sport events all over Asia offering safe, quick and easy online registration for numerous events.
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Website: www.gaa-events.com
Email: ying@gaa-events.com
Tel: +66 9 32935655